Infrared thermometer

Abstract

An infrared thermometer is disclosed in the present invention, wherein the elastic covering of the probe thereof can be driven to extend outwardly like a cone for measuring ear temperature, or driven to retract inwardly into the housing for measuring forehead temperature, so as to achieve the objective of switching modes between measuring ear/forehead temperature conveniently. In addition, the elastic covering provides enhanced tender feeling to the ear or forehead of the person to be measured in both modes. The upper seat and the lower seat of the housing can be pivotally rotated to different angles to meet demands that may arise during the operation of the infrared thermometer, such as during self-measurement or measurement of other people, so as to facilitate the use of the infrared thermometer.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to an infrared thermometer, and the elastic covering of the probe thereof can be driven back and held open outwardly like a cone for measuring ear temperature, or driven and turned inwardly into the housing for measuring forehead temperature, so as to achieve the objective of switching modes between measuring ear / forehead temperature conveniently. Besides, the upper seat and the lower seat of the housing can be adjusted to various angles to meet the demands that may arise during the operation of the infrared thermometer.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]As various viruses such as influenza, SARS, enterovirus and avian influenza occur in succession, the concept of managing one's own health is becoming more important. When monitoring body temperature has become an essential step for individual health management, infrared thermometers are not only used in hospitals or clinics, but a...

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Problems solved by technology

1. The movable supporting frame 81 is exposed and thus is liable to be contaminated. This may consequently raise hygienic concerns when in use.

2. After a period of use, the supporting frame 81 could become loosened. Moreover, if the infrared thermometer is dropped accidentally, the pivotal connection between the two ends of the supporting frame 81 and the housing 82 could likely be damaged, and this results that the infrared thermometer becomes handicapped for not able to take forehead temperature any more.

3. Since the probe 83 and the supporting frame 81 are both made of hard materials, discomfort may be caused to a user either when the probe 83 is inserted into the ear canal of the user or when the circular end surface 811 of the supporting frame 81 is pressed against the user's forehead due to the hardness of the two components. Particularly, when it's a child's temperature to be taken, such discomfort could easily upset the child and make him to resist the measurement.

4. Since the angle of the housing 82 is not adjustable, such a conventional infrared thermometer can not be adapted for use in different situations.

1. The hemispherical cover 91 and the probe 92 are also made of hard materials, and similarly causes discomfort to the user during measurement as discussed previously.

2. Likewise, since the angle of the housing 90 is not adjustable, such a conventional infrared thermometer can not be adapted for use in different situations.

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